62244 ZIP Code — Fults, IL

Monroe County, Illinois

ZIP code 62244 is located in Fults, Illinois, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 47.39 square miles and serves a population of 933 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62244

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

933

population

47.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62244 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62244

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fults	Acceptable
Fults	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62277 Prairie Du Rocher (7.8 mi) 62295 Valmeyer (8.7 mi) 62298 Waterloo (9.1 mi) 63019 Crystal City (10.1 mi) 62278 Red Bud (10.5 mi) 63028 Festus (11.2 mi) 63048 Herculaneum (12.1 mi) 63070 Pevely (14.2 mi) 62242 Evansville (15 mi) 62261 Modoc (15.6 mi) 63036 French Village (16.1 mi) 63012 Barnhart (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	933
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	47.39 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.1811
Longitude	-90.1993
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	26.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	33.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	10.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

933

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$97,250

Median household income

$41,485

Per capita income

$248,300

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	28.5%
18 and over	667	71.5%
65 and over	176	18.9%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	908	96.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.9%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	26.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	33.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	10.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$97,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 31.8%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,300
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.9%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	46.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	66.7%
Wood	14.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	77.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	26	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	51	14.3%
Households with children under 18	99	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	35.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	2.3%
Married	84.7%	81.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	6.2%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	17.9%
Kindergarten	37	20.1%
Elementary school	98	53.3%
High school	16	8.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 13.0%

Other services 12.3%

Public administration 12.3%

Retail trade 10.9%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	19.2%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.0%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	849	91.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	923	98.9%
Born in same state	918	98.4%
Born in different state	573	61.4%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.1%
Not a US citizen	5	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	89	9.5%
English	31	3.3%
Italian	25	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	2.1%
Norwegian	11	1.2%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62244

What city is ZIP code 62244 in?

ZIP code 62244 is primarily assigned to Fults, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62244 in?

ZIP code 62244 falls within Monroe County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62244 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62244 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 62244?

ZIP code 62244 has an estimated population of 933 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62244?

The median household income in ZIP code 62244 is $97,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62244?

The median home value in ZIP code 62244 is $248,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 62244 in?

ZIP code 62244 observes the CST timezone.